When Lu Xuan heard Zhang Zhao's words, a look of astonishment appeared on his angular face.
Choosing a concubine?
This is surprising.
Lu Xuan never expected that Zhang Zhao, a bearded man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, an upright look, and an upright personality, would actually suggest that he choose concubines to enrich his harem.
Simply unbelievable.
Lu Xuan looked Zhang Zhao up and down, as if he wanted to see through Zhang Zhao, and asked: "Why did Zhang Qing think of letting me choose a concubine? When the news spreads, it will appear that I am not enterprising and lustful."
Zhang Zhao solemnly said: "Your Majesty, Miao."
Lu Xuan asked: "How to say?"
Zhang Zhao replied: "Outsiders do not understand state affairs and do not care about the overall situation, so they misunderstand the king. I suggest that the king choose a concubine for three reasons."
Lu Xuan asked: "What three reasons?"
Zhang Zhao said seriously: "First of all, the king chooses his concubine for the purpose of spreading the branches of the royal family. Although the king has heirs under his knees and has established a heir apparent, it is not enough."
"The number of the king's heirs is not a problem for a member of an ordinary family. However, it is not a problem for the head of a country because it is completely insufficient."
"The more children the royal family has, the more prosperous it will be."
"There are more children in the royal family. In the future, when these people grow up, they will be able to defend the Kingdom of Wu."
"So the king should select concubines to further enrich the harem and flourish the country of Wu."
Deep down in Zhang Zhao's heart, he felt that he had fallen and became Lu Xuan's lucky minister. However, when he thought about the current development trend of Wu State, he felt that he not only had to make achievements in government affairs, but also to get closer to Lu Xuan.
Choosing a concubine in the above table is to close the relationship.
Zhang Zhao continued: "Second, the king chooses his concubine to balance the strengths of all parties. Currently, the king's concubine comes from the Qiao family, but the Qiao family has little influence. In addition, the concubines from the Cao family, Mi family, and Zhen family Women, including Diao Chan and Tang Ji, have no foundation."
"This pattern is far from enough."
"By taking in concubines and enriching the harem, the king can support more relatives and prevent the relatives from becoming a dominant family."
"The king is the lord of Wu. Since he is the lord of a country, family affairs are not private matters, but state affairs. When the king accepts a concubine, he also considers the future development of Wu."
Zhang Zhao looked like he was putting himself in Lu Xuan's shoes, and finally said: "Thirdly, the king is sitting on the entire Wu Kingdom, so it is normal to choose a concubine. For a great man like the king, it is the right time to choose a concubine."
Lu Xuan looked even weirder after hearing this.
Zhang Zhao persuaded him to choose a concubine.
Zhang Zhao has always been known for his toughness, but with Lu Xuan, after Zhang Zhao was beaten several times, he became gentle and approachable and cooperated in everything. However, no matter how much he cooperates, Zhang Zhao will always do his part.
Now it's different to go to the table to choose a concubine.
Lu Xuan's eyes were dark and he asked with a smile: "Zhang Qing, this matter can easily cause criticism."
Zhang Zhao raised his head and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the matter of selecting concubines will definitely not cause any criticism. This is the King's family matter and the King's private matter. What's more, when I select concubines for the King, I only select the concubines of the right age from the homes of ministers in the court. Women will not be chosen in Wu State, everything is controllable."
Zhang Zhao spoke righteous words, but secretly said in his heart, Zhang Zhao, you have fallen.
However, there was another voice in my heart.
Everything is for the future.
Not only can he handle the government affairs of Wu State, but he can also deal with the king's urgent needs. He is irreplaceable.
Zhang Zhao convinced himself instantly and no longer hesitated. In fact, he also listened to some rumors about his own king and fell in love with him. What's more, this is not a waste of national funds, nor is it conscripting civilians, so it is not a big deal.
The more Lu Xuan looked at Zhang Zhao, the more he praised him.
Looking at Zhang Zhao's appearance, he suddenly thought of Pei Ji, a famous official in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. During the reign of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, Pei Ji was a flatterer and a famous traitor. After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin came to power, but Pei Ji always gave advice.
How the ministers behave depends entirely on the king.
Zhang Zhao in history had a different attitude towards Sun Quan, because Zhang Zhao was not only a teacher of Sun Quan, but also a trusted minister. Therefore, Zhang Zhao dared to put on airs, dared to fight with Sun Quan, and even dared to teach him a lesson in the face. Sun Quan.
In Lu Xuan's case, Zhang Zhao changed after being dealt with several times.
Lu Xuan leaned forward slightly and asked with interest: "Zhang Qing, are you personally responsible for selecting the concubine?"
"I am responsible!"
Zhang Zhao answered without hesitation.
He knew that if the matter spread, it would affect his reputation. However, during the period when he was left idle in the Five Classics Hall, although he had things to do, his family was deserted and no one cared about him, so he figured it out.
You have to rely on yourself for everything, you have to stand on your own.
As for reputation?
He, Zhang Zhao, assisted Lu Xuan in proclaiming himself emperor and founding the country, governing the Kingdom of Wu, and allowing the people of the Kingdom of Wu to live a stable life. Would his reputation be bad? Moreover, people in both the DPRK and China are supported by him. Even if there are historians in the future, it is impossible for him to speak ill of him.
Lu Xuandao: "Zhang Qing, thank you for your hard work."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Zhang Zhao bowed again and said seriously: "Time is urgent, I will make arrangements immediately."
Lu Xuandao: "Go!"
"I resign!"
Zhang Zhao turned around and left.
Lu Xuan looked at Zhang Zhao's leaving figure and thought about choosing a concubine. For Lu Xuan, now it was necessary to use the concubine selection to further support his strength. Zhang Zhao was right about this.
In other aspects, it is not of much use.
Lu Xuan thought about it for a while, then stopped caring about it and continued to deal with the government affairs in hand.
Zhang Zhao returned to the Ministry of Personnel and began to arrange for people to find out about the families of officials in various ministries. In particular, Zhang Zhao is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He is responsible for the promotion and promotion of officials. He knows the situation of many officials.
In the evening, Zhang Zhao had prepared a list on his desk, including the family members of Wu's courtiers. Zhang Zhao looked at them all, and his eyes suddenly fell on Zhuge Jin.
Zhuge Jin’s sister Zhuge Rong!
This is a personal choice.
Zhuge Liang has outstanding abilities, and Zhuge Jin is Lu Xuan's confidant. The Zhuge family will definitely be prominent in the future. Previously, Lu Xuan arranged for Lu Yu to become a disciple of Zheng Xuan and support the eldest son Lu Yu. Once Zhuge Rong is chosen as his concubine, the relationship between Zhuge Jin, Zhuge Liang and Lu Yu is different.
This is beneficial to the prince.
The princess will not object to this.
The power of the Qiao family in government affairs has never been very influential, which is much different from that of the Mi family.
This move was conducive to stabilizing the Crown Prince's position, and he was equivalent to siding with the Crown Prince in advance. He is old and Lu Xuan is still young. Maybe he will not be able to see the day when the crown prince ascends the throne, but with this relationship, it will be beneficial for his heirs to become officials in the future.
"This is the key candidate."
Zhang Zhao became more and more confident, and he ordered: "Come here!"
Enter in person and bow down.
Zhang Zhao said in a deep voice: "Go and inform Zhuge Jin and ask him to come back to the office."
"Here!"
He turned around and went to inform.
After Zhang Zhao thought for a while, he handled government affairs and waited quietly. Time passed little by little, and at three o'clock in the morning, the sky gradually darkened, and many people from the official department went home from work.
Zhang Zhao was still waiting in the duty room. Not long after, there was a sound of footsteps. Zhuge Jin entered the duty room and saluted: "Mr. Zhang!"
In the past, Zhuge Jin was promoted by Zhang Zhao, and the relationship between the two parties was good.
Zhang Zhao smiled and said, "Tzuyu just came out, haven't you eaten yet?"
"No!"
Zhuge Jin shook his head and answered.
Zhang Zhao stood up and said, "By coincidence, I'm also a little hungry. Do you have some free time to have a drink with me, Tzuyu?"
Zhuge Jin said: "I'm disturbing Mr. Zhang."
Zhang Zhao put on a big cloak, took Zhuge Jin out of the official department, and left Prince Wu's Mansion to eat out.
